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NJP Staff Attorney- Everett, WA

Description: 

The Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is a not-for-profit statewide law firm that pursues its mission through legal representation, community partnerships, and education to combat injustice and promote the long-term well-being of low-income individuals, families, and communities throughout Washington.  NJP seeks applications from qualified attorneys committed to supporting our mission through the work of our Everett regional office.

Successful applicants for this position will have experience in all aspects of civil litigation, with a minimum of 3 years in family law, preferably in Washington State.  Experience preferred in one or more additional areas of law that particularly impact low income persons. Applicants should be culturally competent and have demonstrated experience working with low-income client communities. Washington State Bar Association membership in good standing, the ability to acquire membership through reciprocity, or ability to take the next Washington bar exam is required.  Significant civil legal aid and/or civil litigation experience is strongly preferred.

JOB DUTIES: The Everett staff attorney will undertake a range of duties including, but not limited to:

  • Work collaboratively with office team to provide day to day legal assistance and representation to eligible clients referred to the Everett office in all relevant forums, including state, federal and tribal courts, administrative agencies and appellate courts.
  • Use strategic methods and a broad range of advocacy tools to address high priority client needs, with particular focus on legal needs of persons and groups that experience special barriers to accessing civil legal services, including immigrants, youth, disabled persons, and other groups.
  • Develop collaborative working relationships with a statewide network of advocates working on similar issues throughout the state and participate in advocacy task forces or work groups to address systemic issues that impact low-income persons and communities in Washington.
  • Engage with client community and participate in legal education events for client groups, social and human services providers, justice system stakeholders, and serve as a resource to other advocates on areas of current or acquired expertise.
  • Utilize NJP’s case management and timekeeping systems and comply with all applicable regulatory requirements and reporting needs.
  • Help identify and develop on-line resources for use by attorneys and/or unrepresented litigants on matters within areas of expertise.
  • Support the work of NJP partners including the local volunteer lawyer program, private attorneys, programs serving the needs of unrepresented litigants, other legal aid providers and interested parties and organizations addressing the legal needs of low-income persons.

 

 

Salary depends on experience. NJP offers an attractive benefits package and a comfortable work environment. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and current resume to: Karen Holland at karenh@nwjustice.org. Letters of interest and subject line should clearly refer to the Everett Attorney position and should include applicant’s date of availability. Proficiency in languages other than English should be noted on the resume.  Applications should be submitted no later than June 6, 2014.         

Requirements: 

Successful applicants for this position will have experience in all aspects of civil litigation, with a minimum of 3 years in family law, preferably in Washington State.  Experience preferred in one or more additional areas of law that particularly impact low income persons. Applicants should be culturally competent and have demonstrated experience working with low-income client communities. Washington State Bar Association membership in good standing, the ability to acquire membership through reciprocity, or ability to take the next Washington bar exam is required.  Significant civil legal aid and/or civil litigation experience is strongly preferred.

To Apply: 

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and current resume to: Karen Holland at karenh@nwjustice.org. Letters of interest and subject line should clearly refer to the Everett Attorney position and should include applicant’s date of availability. Proficiency in languages other than English should be noted on the resume.  Applications should be submitted no later than June 6, 2014.         

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Submission Deadline: 
August 25, 2014